Short-Term Rental Regulations
in Redstone, CO

Airbnb listings are allowed in Redstone, CO, but with restrictions. STRs in unincorporated Redstone are allowed only with a Pitkin County license; the property must be the owner's principal residence. Standard rules require a 4-night minimum stay and a 120-night annual cap, though the Redstone Village Commercial zone allows a 2-night minimum and 180-night cap. Occupancy is limited to twice the number of bedrooms plus two, and licenses are prohibited in Rural & Remote zones. A permit is required before you can host. These rules apply to all short-term rental platforms (Airbnb, Vrbo, Booking.com, etc.) — not just Airbnb specifically. See the official source linked on this page for full requirements. Last verified 2026-05-14.

STRs in unincorporated Redstone are allowed only with a Pitkin County license; the property must be the owner's principal residence. Standard rules require a 4-night minimum stay and a 120-night annual cap, though the Redstone Village Commercial zone allows a 2-night minimum and 180-night cap. Occupancy is limited to twice the number of bedrooms plus two, and licenses are prohibited in Rural & Remote zones.

Yes, a permit is required to operate a short-term rental in Redstone. 1) Apply online via the SagesGov portal, providing proof of principal residence (e.g., voter registration, tax returns) and property details. 2) Pay the tiered application fee based on the property's assessed market value and the requested night tier. 3) Consent to potential county inspections and wait for the 15-day neighbor notification period to conclude before the one-year license is issued.

1) Apply online via the SagesGov portal, providing proof of principal residence (e.g., voter registration, tax returns) and property details. 2) Pay the tiered application fee based on the property's assessed market value and the requested night tier. 3) Consent to potential county inspections and wait for the 15-day neighbor notification period to conclude before the one-year license is issued.

Vrbo is permitted in Redstone, CO under the same restrictions that apply to Airbnb — local rules govern the rental itself, not the specific platform. You must hold a valid permit before hosting on Vrbo. Last verified 2026-05-14.

Short-term rental hosts in Redstone are typically responsible for lodging, occupancy, and applicable sales taxes — these usually apply even where hosting is allowed without a permit. Rates and remittance rules vary by jurisdiction (state, county, and city can each levy a share); confirm the current rates with the official source linked on this page. Platforms such as Airbnb and Vrbo collect some taxes automatically, but the host remains liable for any not collected on their behalf.

We are not currently tracking any recent short-term rental ordinance changes for Redstone. STR rules change frequently — verify the current requirements with the city or county before listing, using the official source linked on this page.